Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Monterey Bay · Seaside, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,006Median earnings 4 years after
$43,249Median earnings 5 years after
$14,895Median federal debt
23Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at California State University-Monterey Bay earn a median of $34,722. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,367 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,241–$56,653). Median debt is $14,895, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $50,161 | $19,750 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $36,006 | $17,886 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $33,220 | $16,625 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $29,035 | $19,200 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $27,210 | $22,375 |
| Biola University La Mirada | $25,372 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $25,359 | $14,042 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $24,606 | $17,610 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $24,538 | $18,500 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $23,186 | $10,299 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $22,839 | $15,917 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $22,700 | $13,981 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $22,628 | $14,990 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $22,167 | $15,409 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $22,129 | $13,038 |
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$71,458 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$71,186 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$68,140 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$47,825 - Human Services, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,501 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$35,760 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,312 - Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,678 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,246 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$34,089 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$30,712 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$30,413 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$30,378 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$29,929 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,168 - MusicBachelor's degree
$28,009
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay make?
The median salary is $34,722 and $43,249 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,895.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.